Windows 10: WindowsApps Folder Filled with Folders for Apps not Installed on Device

Discus and support WindowsApps Folder Filled with Folders for Apps not Installed on Device in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a user with a Surface Pro 4 that was previously assigned to someone else. Now that it is in the new user's possession, all accounts from the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jud Gartner, Oct 7, 2020.

  1. JUD GARTNER
    Jud Gartner Win User

    WindowsApps Folder Filled with Folders for Apps not Installed on Device


    I have a user with a Surface Pro 4 that was previously assigned to someone else. Now that it is in the new user's possession, all accounts from the previous user have been removed. Oddly enough, though, the WindowsApps folder for this machine continues to fill up with folders from apps not currently installed on the Surface. On a daily basis I'm seeing new folders created for:

    • Power BI
    • Candy Crush Saga
    • Candy Crush Soda
    • AmazonMobile
    • Facebook

    None of these apps are installed on the machine. The user doesn't access Amazon or Facebook from this device as it is a work device. The user's MS Store doesn't show these apps as installed on this device, though it does show their purchases are recent, as though it's been bought/downloaded. I'm not sure what's going on with these constantly multiplying folders. I wouldn't be so concerned if these folders didn't contain up to 1.5GB of data.

    :)
     
    Jud Gartner, Oct 7, 2020
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  2. SASQUI
    Sasqui Win User

    i need help copying and pasting inside windows 10 app folders and subfolders

    Does this help?

    How to Get Access to WindowsApps Folder in Windows 10
     
    Sasqui, Oct 7, 2020
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  3. RAMON IMP
    Ramon Imp Win User
    WindowsApps folder is empty

    Hi,

    WindowsApps folder is where files of all default and Store apps are stored. For us to effectively assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

    • Are you having issues with the Windows apps on your PC?
    • When was the last time you saw the contents of the the WindowsApps folder?
    • Were there any changes made prior to your concern?

    Regards.
     
    Ramon Imp, Oct 7, 2020
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  4. NDMK2O1O
    NdMk2o1o Win User

    WindowsApps Folder Filled with Folders for Apps not Installed on Device

    Split Steam app folder between 2 HDD?

    As the title suggests I want to find out if there's a way I can split my steam app folder on to 2 drives, specifically an SSD that I will be putting my OS and most used games and apps and a regular HDD for everything else?
     
    NdMk2o1o, Oct 7, 2020
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